Knowledge translation (KT) and implementation science (IS) are essential to enhancing the impact of clinical practice research in speech-language pathology and audiology. The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Wenonah Campbell We’re here to tell you about some new fields that we think can inform...
Importance of Supervisory Training and an Abbreviated History Many of us who are or have been clinical educators or preceptors recognize and support the importance of supervision training for those who supervise our future professionals. The underlying premise is that Supervision is a distinct area of practice and, as such,...
NIH and NIDCD 101 The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Thank you again for the invitation. I’m going to be talking about to you today about the NIH and the NIDCD, as I mentioned before. July is going to be my 10th-year the NIH....
Few can argue with the evidence that supports better outcomes, greater satisfaction, and more cost-effective care as a result of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPP). To prepare students who will soon enter IPP work environments in health care and educational settings, interprofessional education (IPE) is required. From our experiences at MGH...
The emergence of, and experiences with, entry-level clinical and professional doctoral degrees has resulted in a wide range of sentiments from clinicians and researchers in the fields of rehabilitation sciences, allied health, nursing, and medicine. These sentiments range from strong support to clear rejection and, in part, relate to (a)...
Thoughts from funded investigators on planning for an R01 grant, including the difference in preparation for an R01 versus an early-career research grant such as an R21 The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Introductory Slides Kris Tjaden So our first session this afternoon is...
Undergraduate education in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) provides a solid foundation and pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences. The value of a bachelor’s degree in the CSD discipline for these career paths is widely acknowledged. In this article,...
Diversity within our country is steadily increasing. Growing numbers of racial and ethnic minorities, as well as individuals emigrating from all parts of the globe, are transforming our country into a more multicultural and multilingual land. According to Grimes (2000), there are 176 indigenous languages in the United States, and...
With the movement toward patient-centered care, understanding the patient’s values and perceptions has become an increasingly important part of the health care delivery process (Rao, 2015). Use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures is now a common practice in health care, and specifically in rehabilitation settings (de Riesthal & Ross, 2015)....
Reviewing major conceptual and methodological advances, and some of the forces contributing to these developments including the WHO International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF), Health-Related Quality of Life (HR-QOL), Item Respo The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. I’m very honored to have...